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    Review: There’s No Coming Back from This by Ann Garvin

    by Joli August 11, 2023
    by Joli August 11, 2023

    Welcome to the book tour for Ann Garvin’s There’s No Coming Back from This! I was beyond excited to be invited to review this one because I adored I Thought You Said This Would Work. Was There’s No Coming Back…

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    Review: The Weight of Air by Kimberly Duffy

    by Joli May 25, 2023
    by Joli May 25, 2023

    This is the second book by Kimberly Duffy that I’ve read and enjoyed! Read on for details on this heartfelt story about circus performers, family, grief, and love. Also, check out my review on her book that I loved, Every…

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    by Joli July 19, 2022
    by Joli July 19, 2022

    When I got an email about this book, I knew it needed a feature here on Literary Quicksand. It’s written by a local author here where I live in Minnesota, and is set by Lake Superior, which is where I…

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    Book Review: Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

    by Joli February 20, 2021
    by Joli February 20, 2021

    This is the second big read by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. You’ve probably heard of her first book, The Nest! Although so many LOVE that book, I didn’t really 🤷. So, I was definitely intrigued to read Good Company to find…

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    Review: Commonwealth, Patron Saint of Liars, and The Dutch House

    by Anne June 21, 2020
    by Anne June 21, 2020

    My mom introduced me to Ann Patchett when I was desperately hunting for new reading material after I graduated from college last spring. The heavy literary works I’d read as a fourth year English major had depleted my desire for…

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    by Joli October 19, 2016

    Hello readers! I have some big news for all of you, of the personal kind 😊 So, without further ado… The News Yep, I’m expecting!! 😍 I’m due March 29th. I’m beyond excited and can’t wait to instill my love of books and reading…

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